Origin and history

Château de la Tillade is a monument located in the commune of Saint-Simon-de-Pellouaille, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. Its architecture and location suggest a role in the local territorial organization, typical of such buildings in the region.

In the general historical context of New Aquitaine, castles have often served as seigneurial residences or strategic checkpoints. In Saint-Simon-de-Pellouaille, as in other rural villages, these monuments reflected the social and economic dynamics of their time, marked by agriculture and feudal relations. Their presence also reflected the importance of local families in land and community management.